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Now in its revised fourth edition, this book is designed for the collector, with an historical survey, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a glossary. Updated price ranges for various wristwatches are included, along with a chapter on fakes, knock-offs, and hybrids. Even a chapter on the popular Swatch watches is included. Information on the preservation, care, and repair of watches rounds out the volume, making it an excellent reference for novice and experienced collectors alike.
Now in its revised fourth edition, this book is designed for the collector, with an historical survey, a description of how mechanical wristwatches wo...
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97,30 |
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The Watch Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials Appliances and P
ISBN: 9781443733472 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, appliances, and processes employed in watchwork. This antiquarian volume was originally intended for the use of young beginners in their elementary practice with watchwork, although the technical terms will be useful for reference to many who are more experienced. Written in clear language and containing simple step-by-step instructions, this text is ideal for the beginner, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The...
This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, a...
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188,31 |
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Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
ISBN: 9781443733533 / Angielski / Twarda / 436 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian book contains a general list of watch and clockmakers from around the world. Complete with names, dates, and locations, this text constitutes an invaluable reference for anyone interested in old clocks and pocket watches - making for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book includes: Conventions, Abbreviations, List of Names with Alternative Spellings, List of Watch and Clockmakers, List of Initials and Monograms, List of Place Names Maps, et cetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly expensive and rare, and it...
This antiquarian book contains a general list of watch and clockmakers from around the world. Complete with names, dates, and locations, this text con...
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226,83 |
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Care and Conservation of Manuscripts 10: Proceedings of the Tenth International Seminar Held at the University of Copenhagen 19th-20th October 2006 (V
ISBN: 9788763507943 / Niemiecki / Miękka / 284 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Contains articles of relevance for books, manuscripts and libraries. This title also includes articles on plaited silk strings found on medieval documents, on vegetable dyes in English medieval manuscripts, on paper manufacture in Denmark in the 17th centu
Contains articles of relevance for books, manuscripts and libraries. This title also includes articles on plaited silk strings found on medieval docum...
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166,53 |
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Treatise On Clock And Watch Making, Theoretical And Practical
ISBN: 9781444647839 / Angielski / Miękka / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1826, this very early work on 'Clock and Watch Making' makes for fascinating reading. It is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many old works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this text is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the subject.
Originally published in 1826, this very early work on 'Clock and Watch Making' makes for fascinating reading. It is a comprehensive and informative lo...
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141,21 |
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Treatise On Clock And Watch Making, Theoretical And Practical
ISBN: 9781444648850 / Angielski / Twarda / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1826, this very early work on Treatise on clock and watch Making is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Originally published in 1826, this very early work on Treatise on clock and watch Making is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It i...
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239,67 |
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Clock and Watch Repairing
ISBN: 9780719803802 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For the first time in paperback, aprofusely illustrated step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watchesBeginning with simple clocks and watches, this reference then proceeds to more complicated types, with all thetools and apparatus needed described and illustrated. Modern types of mechanical clock are mainly dealt with, but attention is also given to the movements of older long case and fusee types as many of them are now being repaired as a result of interest in antique clocks. The chapters on watch repairing deal with chronographs and repeaters as well as...
For the first time in paperback, aprofusely illustrated step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watchesBeginning with s...
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95,79 |
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A Complete Guide to the History and Manufacture of Grandfather Clocks
ISBN: 9781446529379 / Angielski / Miękka / 230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage text contains an interesting and informative guide to the history and manufacture of grandfather clocks, complete with historical information, descriptions of many different varieties, and a plethora of authentic photographs. This accessible and informative guide will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and it will be of considerable value to antiques dealers and collectors. The chapters of this volume include: A History Of Clocks And Watches, The Development Of Grandfather Clock Cases, Late Arch-Dial Clocks In Walnut Cases,...
This vintage text contains an interesting and informative guide to the history and manufacture of grandfather clocks, complete with historical informa...
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154,06 |
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Curiosities of the Mechanical Details in Watches
ISBN: 9781446529430 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian volume contains a short account of some of the curiosities of the mechanical details of watches, with supplementary information on their history, development, popularity, and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting facts and information about the intricate machinations of timepieces, this little text will be of much value to the watch enthusiast, and makes for a wonderful addition to any personal library. Many older works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this work is being...
This antiquarian volume contains a short account of some of the curiosities of the mechanical details of watches, with supplementary information on th...
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85,58 |
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A Beginner's Guide to the Mechanics of Wrist and Pocket Watches - Including the History of Their Development and Some Famous Watch Makers
ISBN: 9781446529546 / Angielski / Miękka / 36 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian volume contains a beginner's guide to watches, being an accessible and simplified description of the mechanics of wrist and pocket watches together with information on the history of their development. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful hints and clear explanations, this text is ideal for those with an interest in the workings of timepieces but who have little previous experience. The chapters of this book include: Mechanical Details of Watches Divisions in the Watchmaking Trade Watch Chain Hair Spring Ticks of a Watch Watch Glasses A Good Watchmaker Swiss...
This antiquarian volume contains a beginner's guide to watches, being an accessible and simplified description of the mechanics of wrist and pocket wa...
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85,58 |
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The Mechanics of Clockwork - Lever Escapements, Cylinder Escapements, Verge Escapements, Shockproof Escapements, and Their Maintenance and Repair
ISBN: 9781446529300 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the inner workings of a watch, with information on the mechanics of clockwork lever escapements, cylinder escapements, verge escapements, shockproof escapements, and their maintenance and repair. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless and will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in the internal machinations of time pieces. The chapters of this book include: A history of clocks and watches, The escapement, The lever escapement, Lever escapement, Faulty escapements, Shockproof escapements and magnetism,...
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the inner workings of a watch, with information on the mechanics of clockwork lever escapements, c...
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64,17 |
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The Inner Workings of a Watch - A Simple Guide for Enthusiasts of Clockwork Mechanisms
ISBN: 9781446529461 / Angielski / Miękka / 76 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian book contains an detailed and accessible guide to the inner working of watches, being a simple guide for enthusiasts of clockwork mechanisms. Written in clear, plain language and full of simple descriptions and comprehensive explanations, this text is ideal for anyone with an interest in the inner workings of clocks, and it would make for a great addition to any personal library. Although old, the information contained within the pages of this book is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern reader. The chapters of this book include: A history of clocks and...
This antiquarian book contains an detailed and accessible guide to the inner working of watches, being a simple guide for enthusiasts of clockwork mec...
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85,58 |
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The Art of Watch Repair - Including Descriptions of the Watch Movement, Parts of the Watch, and Common Stoppages of Wrist Watches
ISBN: 9781446529478 / Angielski / Miękka / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage text contains a detailed guide to watch repair, with descriptions of the watch movement, parts of the watch, and common stoppages of wrist watches. The aim of this text is to describe as clearly as possible how the watch works and how to repair and keep it in order. Complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is ideal for anyone with an interest in watch repair, and it would make for a great addition to collections of watch-related literature. The chapters of this book include: Description of a Watch Movement, The Motive Power, The Parts of a...
This vintage text contains a detailed guide to watch repair, with descriptions of the watch movement, parts of the watch, and common stoppages of wris...
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145,50 |
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Book Repair: A How-To-Do-It Manual, Second Edition Revised
ISBN: 9781555707477 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Libraries of all types have books that need to be repaired or conserved, especially in light of budget restrictions that may prohibit purchasing replacements. Limited funds also mean that this activity is increasingly handled in-house. Fortunately, there is a comprehensive source to which you can turn with all your questions: Book Repair: A How-To-Do-It Manual, Second Edition Revised by Kenneth Lavender with revisions by Artemis BonaDea. Covering both basic book repair techniques and sound preservation practices, this practical, step-by-step manual offers illustrated sections on cleaning,...
Libraries of all types have books that need to be repaired or conserved, especially in light of budget restrictions that may prohibit purchasing repla...
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331,01 |
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Practical Watch Repairing
ISBN: 9781447434290 / Angielski / Miękka / 748 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage text contains a comprehensive and practical guide to watch repair, with information on simple and complex repairs, cleaning, general maintenance, and much more besides. Written in clear, plain language and full of step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for those with little previous knowledge, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collections. The chapters of this book include: Workshop and work-bench, Essential tools, Case, dial and hands, The movement, components and dismantling, Pin pallet escapement, The train: gears and tooth forms, The...
This vintage text contains a comprehensive and practical guide to watch repair, with information on simple and complex repairs, cleaning, general main...
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196,86 |
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An Introduction to Antique Household Clocks
ISBN: 9781447444718 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian volume contains a concise yet detailed introduction to antique household clocks, with information on the inner workings and machinations of clocks, their external and decorative characteristics, and more. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, this handy little guide is ideal for those with little previous knowledge of the subject, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Various clock pendulums, Clock mechanism, Brass lantern clocks, Long-case grandfather, and Representative examples....
This antiquarian volume contains a concise yet detailed introduction to antique household clocks, with information on the inner workings and machinati...
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55,61 |
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Conservation of Furniture
ISBN: 9780415657907 / Angielski / Miękka / 838 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture. A review of the historical development of furniture introduces a wide range of structural types and materials that may be encountered, including wood, ivory, turtleshell, horn and metals, as well as decorative surfaces such as paint, japanning, lacquer and gilding. The nature and behaviour of these materials is explained and used as a basis from which to explore the mechanisms and consequences of deterioration caused by environment and use. Building on this... This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture. A review of the histor... |
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486,78 |
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Common clock escapements: A description of common escapements and practical workshop methods for mechanical clocks ancient and modern
ISBN: 9781481837156 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The -common escapements- are those that are found in the domestic clocks that are most frequently found in a clock repairer's workshop. The average clock repairer is very rarely called upon to attend to a three legged gravity escapement or a -Graham grasshopper- (my earlier book -Practical clock escapements- deals with those). A book that deals with the design of the escapement only is very useful, but what a repairer really wants is a quiet word with the person who mauled the clock last and some useful information about what to do to repair or replace the sad result. This book describes what...
The -common escapements- are those that are found in the domestic clocks that are most frequently found in a clock repairer's workshop. The average cl...
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96,32 |
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SO-CAL Speed Shop's How to Build Hot Rod Chassis
ISBN: 9781935828860 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Every hot rod needs a good chassis, whether it's a traditional Model T track roadster, a Pro/Street fat-fendered Chevy, or something in between. In "How to Build Hot Rod Chassis," author Timothy Remus works with the pros at the SO-CAL Speed Shop, and other builders, to show you how to build a chassis that'll do the job right.
Need to know what kind of spring to use? Don't know how to build a frame that's straight and square? This book shows you how, with detailed step-by-step how-to photo sequences. Chapters include information on planning your hot rod chassis, building a frame, front... Every hot rod needs a good chassis, whether it's a traditional Model T track roadster, a Pro/Street fat-fendered Chevy, or something in between. In "H...
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122,12 |
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Corrosion and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Metallic Artefacts
ISBN: 9781782421542 / Angielski / Twarda / 640 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The conservation of metallic archaeological and historic artefacts is a major challenge whether they are ancient bronzes or relics of our more recent industrial past. Based on the work of Working Party 21 Corrosion of Archaeological and Historical Artefacts within the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC), this important book summarises key recent research on analytical techniques, understanding corrosion processes and preventing the corrosion of cultural heritage metallic artefacts. After an introductory part on some of the key issues in this area, part two reviews the range of...
The conservation of metallic archaeological and historic artefacts is a major challenge whether they are ancient bronzes or relics of our more recent ...
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1031,97 |
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